The first chapter in this story brought me to tears. Brooklyn Reeves is a twenty two year old widow, her husband of two years killed in Afghanistan. He was her life, how could she live it now? With the help of a close friend, also a widow, she survives and realizes she needs to leave all the memories surrounding her in her home. She is heading to the little town of Forrestville. Braden is still with her, all around her and in her heart. But she knows he would want her to live her life, so she's going to try.

Parker Morgan has just quit a job that has brought him a lot of money, but turned his stomach and made him ashamed. While he's figuring out what to do next, he has agreed to be "handyman" for a home nearby as a favor to his brother Cole. He's told the renter is a widow. Picturing a white haired older woman, he is shocked at the appearance of this very young, beautiful woman who gets out of her SUV. Their meeting is not cordial, Parker opens his mouth and inserts his very big foot. Brooklyn fires back... this relationship is going to be interesting!

The story of Cole and Brooklyn is heartwarming. Cole is hiding secrets and wants to leave town to escape them, and Brooklyn is trying to begin a new life and find a balance of loving Braden in her past and opening her heart for something new.

Ms. Valentine, as in all her novels, has a story that grabs you and won't let go until the last page. Her characters are real, have their faults, but feel like friends. I've long been an admirer of Ms. Valentine's work, I love her voice and writing style. Need You Tonight is another example of her very entertaining. Boys Of Summer Series.

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